Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF MEDICINE
Respondent: LEHEL KADOSA, M.D.
Judges: WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: Mar. 08, 2005
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Monday, February 27, 2006.
Latest Update: Apr. 24, 2006
Summary: The issues in the case are whether the allegations set forth in the Administrative Complaints filed by the Department of Health, Board of Medicine (Petitioner), against Lehel Kadosa, (Respondent), are correct, and, if so, what penalty should be imposed.Respondent`s multiple violations of the disciplinary statutes warrant the revocation of his license.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, .
PETITIONER, Oy . O $ (a APL.
ve CASE NO. 2001-02938
LEHEL KADOSA, M.D.,
RESPONDENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
o COMES NOW, Patitioner, Department of Health, by and through its
undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint before the
Board of Medicine against Respondent, Lehel Kadosa, M.D., and in support
thereof alleges:
1. Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating the
practice of medicine pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter
456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.
2. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was a
licensed physician within the state of Florida, having been issued license
number 41277.
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3. Respondent's address of record is 7208 N. Sterling Avenue,
| Tampa, Florida 33614.
4. Onor about April 18, 2001, Respondent was charged in a Three
(3) Count Information in case number 01-CF-005999 in the Circuit Court,
13 Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County, Florida with Lewd and
Lacivious Battery in violation of Section 800.04(4)(a)(8), Florida Statutes,
and Felony Battery in violation of Section 784.041, Florida Statutes,
5. | The Information alleged that Respondent engaged in sexual
activity with a person 12 years of age or older, but less that 16 years of
age.
6. On or about October 29, 2001, Respondent entered a plea of
guilty to Count Two of the Information for Felony Battery, in violation of
Section 784.041, Florida Statutes, in case number 01-CF-05999 in and for
Hillsborough County, Florida.
7. On October 29, 2001, Respondent was sentenced to 4 years
Probation to include random drug/alcohol testing, a mental health
evaluation and treatment, 100 community service hours and no contact
with any person under 18 years of age without supervision.
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8. The qualities that are essential to the practice of medicine
include reliability, honesty, and good moral character. The crimes for which
the Respondent plied guilty demonstrate that the Respondent lacks these
essential qualities. By demonstrating that the Respondent lacks these
essential qualities, Respondent’s crimes relate to the ability to practice
medicine by showing that he is not worthy to be entrusted with the
privileges and authority vested in those who are licensed to practice
medicine.
9. The Respondent failed to report in writing the aforementioned
conviction to the Board of Medicine within 30 days of the date of the
conviction.
COUNT ONE
10. Petitioner realleges and Incorporates paragraphs one (L)
through cight (8) as If fully set forth herein.
11. Section 458.331(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2001), provides that
being convicted or found guilty of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to,
regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction which directly relates
to the practice of medicine or to the ability to practice medicine, constitutes
grounds for disciplinary action by the Board of Medicine.
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12. Respondent's conviction of felony battery directly relates to his
practice of medicine and to his ability to practice medicine. |
13. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated ‘Section
458.331(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2001), by being convicted or found guilty
of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a
crime in any jurisdiction which directly relates to the practice of medicine
or to the ability to practice medicine.
COUNT TWO
14, Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1)
o~ through nine (9) as if fully set forth in this count,
15. Section 458.331(1)(nn), Florida Statutes (2001), provides that
violating any provision of Chapter 458 or Chapter 456, or any rules adopted
pursuant thereto, constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the Board
of Medicine. Specifically Section 456.072(1)(w), Florida Statutes (2001),
provides that failing to report to the board, or the department if there is no
board, in writing within 30 days after the licensee has been convicted or
found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of
adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction, constitutes ground for disciplinary
action.
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16. Respondent failed to report to the Board of Medicine his
conviction within 30 days of date of the conviction.
17. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section
458.331(1)(nn), Florida Statutes (2001), by violating Section
456.072(1\(w), Florida Statutes (2001), by failing to report to the board, or
the department if there is no board, In writing within 30 days after the
Respondent has been convicted of found guilty of, or entered a plea of
nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respecttully requests that the Board of
Medicine enter an order Imposing one or more of the following penalties:
permanent revocation or suspension of Respondent's license, restriction of
practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand,
placement of the Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of
fees billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the
Board deems appropriate.
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John O. Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A.
Secretary, Department of Health -
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PCP: March 26, 2004
PCP Members: El-Bahri, Vijayanagar, Dyches
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be
conducted In accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57,
Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified
representative, to present evidence and argument, to call and
cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena ‘and subpoena
duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred
costs related to the Investigation and prosecution of this matter.
Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall
assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a
disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs,
~. onthe Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed.
Lehel Kadosa, M.D., DOH case No.2001-02938
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Docket for Case No: 05-000863PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 24, 2006 |
Final Order filed.
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Mar. 14, 2006 |
Letter to T. McKown from L. Kadosa requesting an extension of time to file Exceptions to Recommended Order filed.
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Feb. 27, 2006 |
Recommended Order cover letter identifying the hearing record referred to the Agency.
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Feb. 27, 2006 |
Recommended Order (hearing held August 15-19, 2005). CASE CLOSED.
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Dec. 12, 2005 |
(Respondent`s) Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Dec. 12, 2005 |
Order on Respondent`s Amended Motion to Accept Late Filed Proposed Order and to Reconsider Order Closing the Record (Respondent`s Proposed Recommended Order must be filed by noon on December 13, 2005).
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Dec. 12, 2005 |
Motion to Re-consider Order Closing the Record; Motion to Schedule Telephonic Hearing on Pending Issues; Motion to have the Administrative Law Judge Re-consider His Order in Light of Amended Motion not Earlier Ruled upon filed.
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Dec. 08, 2005 |
Amended Motion to Accept Late-filing of Respondent`s Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Dec. 08, 2005 |
Order on Pending Motions and Closing the Record.
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Dec. 07, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Counsel`s Motion to Strike, Delete from Docket, and Seal Letter Dated December 3, 2005, filed by Respondent Lehel Kadosa, M.D. filed.
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Dec. 07, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Response in Opposition to Respondent`s Motion to Late-file Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Dec. 07, 2005 |
Motion by Counsel for the Respondent to be Permitted to Late-file Respondent`s Proposed Recommended Order in the above-styled DOAH Case Numbers Due to Emergency, Exigent Unanticipated Circumstances filed.
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Dec. 07, 2005 |
Motion by Counsel for Respondent to Strike/Delete from the Docket and from the Record of Proceedings the Specific Written Communication Written by Respondent to his Attorney (December 3, 2005), and which Initially was Contemplated and Intended in the Privileged Nature of a Client to Attorney Privileged Communication filed.
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Dec. 05, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Motion to Close the Record filed.
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Dec. 05, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Motion to Strike Respondent`s Letter to Judge Quattlebaum Enclosing Letter of O. Englund filed.
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Dec. 05, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Motion to Strike Respondent`s Letter to Judge Quattlebaum Enclosing Affidavit of Elliot Arman filed.
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Dec. 02, 2005 |
Notice of Ex-parte Communication.
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Nov. 29, 2005 |
Letter to Judge Quattlebaum from O. Englund enclosing a letter for the Judge`s review filed.
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Nov. 29, 2005 |
Notice of Ex-parte Communication.
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Nov. 28, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Nov. 28, 2005 |
Order Granting Motion (Petitioner`s Motion to Strike Respondent`s "Investigative Report").
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Nov. 28, 2005 |
Letter to Judge Quattlebaum from L. Kadosa enclosing an affidavit of E. Arman filed.
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Nov. 23, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Motion to Strike Respondent`s "Investigative Report" filed.
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Nov. 22, 2005 |
Investigative Report filed.
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Oct. 24, 2005 |
Order Granting Extension of Time (proposed recommended orders will be filed on or before November 28, 2005).
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Oct. 24, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Opposition to Respondent`s Request for Extension of Time to File Proposed Recommended Orders filed.
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Oct. 24, 2005 |
Respondent`s Motion to Extend Time for Filing of PRO`s filed.
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Sep. 30, 2005 |
Transcript (volumes IA-V) filed. |
Sep. 30, 2005 |
Notice of Filing Transcript filed.
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Sep. 26, 2005 |
Order Granting Motion.
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Sep. 23, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Motion to Expand Page Limit for Proposed Recommended Order filed.
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Aug. 15, 2005 |
CASE STATUS: Hearing Held. |
Aug. 10, 2005 |
Pre-hearing Stipulation filed.
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Aug. 08, 2005 |
Notice of Cancellation and Re-scheduling of Deposition Duces Tecum filed.
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Aug. 08, 2005 |
Letter to Judge Harrell from J. Harrison informing there may be delays in response to various Pre-hearing matters due to an automobile accident filed.
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Aug. 02, 2005 |
Notice of Taking Telephone Deposition in Lieu of Live Testimony filed.
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Jul. 28, 2005 |
Order on Motion to Compel (on or before August 1, 2005, Respondent shall provide Petitioner with the information requested as set forth above).
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Jul. 27, 2005 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum filed.
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Jul. 19, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Motion for Issuance of Subpoena for Expedited Production from Nonparties and Request for Hearing filed.
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Jul. 19, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Expedited Production from Nonparty filed.
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Jul. 07, 2005 |
Notice of Cancellation and Re-scheduling of Deposition Duces Tecum filed.
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Jun. 23, 2005 |
Notice of Cancellation and Re-scheduling Duces Tecum filed.
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Jun. 23, 2005 |
Notice of Cancellation of Deposition in Lieu of Live Testimony filed.
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Jun. 16, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for August 15 through 19, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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Jun. 13, 2005 |
Respondent`s (Un-opposed) and Motion for Continuance of the Final Hearing filed.
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Jun. 13, 2005 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum filed.
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Jun. 13, 2005 |
Notice of Taking Deposition filed.
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Jun. 09, 2005 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner`s Second and Amended Request for Admissions filed.
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May 10, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Requests for Admissions filed.
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May 10, 2005 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions, Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents filed.
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Mar. 25, 2005 |
Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s "Unilateral Response to Initial Order" of 14 March 2005 filed.
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Mar. 22, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for June 27 through July 1, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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Mar. 22, 2005 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Mar. 18, 2005 |
Order of Consolidation (consolidated cases are: 05-0862PL and 05-0863PL).
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Mar. 14, 2005 |
Unilateral Response to Initial Order filed.
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Mar. 14, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by J. Harrison, Esquire).
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Mar. 08, 2005 |
Initial Order.
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Mar. 08, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Motion to Expand Discovery filed.
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Mar. 08, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Motion for Consolidation (DOAH case no. 05-0863 and DOAH case no. 05-0862) filed.
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Mar. 08, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance as Co-Counsel (filed by M. Bolivar, Esquire).
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Mar. 08, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by D. Kiesling, Esquire).
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Mar. 08, 2005 |
Letter to D. Kiesling from J. Harrison concerning various pending DOH cases, including E.S.O. underlying cases filed.
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Mar. 08, 2005 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Mar. 08, 2005 |
Agency referral filed.
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Orders for Case No: 05-000863PL
Issue Date |
Document |
Summary |
Apr. 21, 2006 |
Agency Final Order
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Feb. 27, 2006 |
Recommended Order
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Respondent`s multiple violations of the disciplinary statutes warrant the revocation of his license.
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